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Subtract 21/40 from 63/35

1^st number: 1 28/35, 2^nd number: 21/40

63/35 - 21/40 is 51/40.

Steps for subtracting fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 40 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 8 = 280,
   63/35 = 63 × 8/35 × 8 = 504/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   21/40 = 21 × 7/40 × 7 = 147/280
4. Subtract the two like fractions:
   504/280 - 147/280 = 504 - 147/280 = 357/280
5. After reducing the fraction, the answer is 51/40
6. In mixed form: 111/40

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